The CEO's Hidden Love: Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires novel Chapter 290

To put it bluntly, the Lopez Corporation wielded such a significant influence in the business world that blacklisting a company like Lane’s would be a piece of cake.

"Surely Mr. Lopez isn't the type of man who can't handle losing, right?"

"Actually, he really can't stand losing Dorothy."

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On the fourth attempt to reach Jeffrey over the phone, he still didn't pick up. Heather finally had to accept the bitter truth that she was short of a right-hand man.

Without Jeffrey as her inside man around Everett, things would indeed be more troublesome.

While sitting on the sofa in her hotel room, Heather meticulously contemplated where to start investigating Everett's sudden marriage announcement. Even his parents didn't know who the bride-to-be was. If she couldn't squeeze any useful information out of Jeffrey, then she would have to rely on her own efforts.

Suddenly, the cellphone, placed aside, started ringing.

Barefoot, Heather walked over, and, upon seeing that it was Maxton calling, she furrowed her brows in annoyance but had to answer it nonetheless.

"Dad."

"I heard from your mom that you're back. Where are you? I'd like to see you."

"I'm swamped with work, Dad. I don't have much time. I'll reach out when I'm free."

With that, Heather was about to hang up, but Maxton beat her to it. "Ah! I was just thinking of setting up a meeting between you and Dorothy. You two are sisters, after all. You’re bound by blood. Her mom is dead, and in this world, all she has left is me, her father, and you, her sister. My health hasn't been the best of late. I'm getting old, so who knows when I might be gone? I want you two to settle your past grievances. Don't let the issues of our generation affect you."

"Dad, do you two keep in touch?"

"She wants nothing to do with me. But I've been to her mom's grave and managed to get her current phone number."